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B.C. RICH Pays Tribute To Late DEATH Mastermind CHUCK SCHULDINER
Stephen Jensen of Crystal Lake, Illinois' F3 Studios was asked by B.C. Rich Guitars to help them pay tribute to the legendary Chuck Schuldiner. Chuck is best known for being the founder, singer, rhythm/lead guitar player and main songwriter of DEATH, which he founded in 1983 and was one of the first...January 14, 2008
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THE CURSED/Ex-HADES Guitarist DAN LORENZO Releases New Solo Track
Guitarist Dan Lorenzo (THE CURSED, ex-HADES) has issued the following update: "I finally added a new song to my MySpace page. It's called 'What I Like'. I recorded it a year ago. The amazing thing about it is, it features Scottie LePage from Dallas, Texas. Scottie played ALL the guitars on it, at .....January 10, 2008
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SLASH On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'; Video Available
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash visited ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Hollywood on Wednesday (January 9) to promote his memoir, "Slash". Watch video footage of the appearance in two parts below. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On whether he's been asked...January 10, 2008
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ELENIUM: 'We Are Anxious To Bring Out Some New Sh*t'
Finnish "progressive death" metallers ELENIUM, whose lineup includes current OMNIUM GATHERUM vocalist Jukka Pelkonen (a.k.a. "J"),have issued the following update: "New year, new tricks. That's the plan in camp ELENIUM as well. We've had some new material bubbling under for a while but since we've...January 9, 2008
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KAMELOT Guitarist On Upcoming Tour, New Videos And Forthcoming Album
KAMELOT's official web site has been updated with a brand new interview with KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood. It reads as follows: Q: How are things going in the KAMELOT camp? Youngblood: "All is well here, we are winding down from lots of holiday cheers and partying. It's been a nice but short...January 9, 2008
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CIRCUS MAXIMUS To Support SYMPHONY X In Europe
Norwegian progressive metal band CIRCUS MAXIMUS has been confirmed as the main support act on SYMPHONY X's European Paradise Lost tour. The dates are as follows: Feb. 13 - Hamburg, Germany @ Markthalle Feb. 14 - Cologne, Germany @ Live Music Hall Feb. 15 - Hellendoorn, Netherlands @ Lantaarn Feb. 16...January 7, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Completes Work On 'Saana' Classical Rock Opera
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his upcoming classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "After spending 21 or so days in the studio, I got the mixes done. It was the weirdest mixing session I have ever done. Only assembli...January 4, 2008
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LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR To Release New Album In March
Chicago-based doomsters LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR will release their new album, "War Metal Battle Master", in March on Southern Lord Records. The CD includes a 20-page booklet featuring art by Jeremy Mohler and graphic design by Seldon Hunt (NEUROSIS, KHANATE, JESU). "War Metal Battle Master" track listi...January 2, 2008
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Is 'The Closest Thing To SAVATAGE That You're Going To Get!'
Guitarist Ralph Santolla (OBITUARY, ex-DEICIDE, DEATH, ICED EARTH) has recorded a guest appearance on the new JON OLIVA'S PAIN album, "Global Warning", playing lead on two songs: "Adding the Cost" and "You'll Never Know". Comments JON OLIVA'S PAIN guitarist Matt LaPorte: "I am so psyched to have my...December 19, 2007
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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Issues Update On 'Saana' Clasical Rock Opera
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his upcoming classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "I have been mixing 'Saana' at Sonic Pump in Helsinki for four days now. First three days went pretty much just to get all the materi...December 17, 2007
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SPIDERS & SNAKES Making New Moves As 2007 Comes To A Close
Los Angeles glitter and glam rock heroes SPIDERS & SNAKES are celebrating the release of their new "Melodrama" album on Corporate Punishment Records (distributed by Koch Entertainment) by making a few waves to close out 2007 and kick the new year off in grand style. The band has three songs — "F...December 13, 2007
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ATTACKER Recording New Song
New Jersey metallers ATTACKER are recording a brand new song, "Condemned", that will be featured in a free CD to be published by Poland's Hard Rocker magazine. The track will later be released by the band as a commemorative CD single for fans attending the Keep It True X festival. Only 100 copies wi...December 13, 2007
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LED ZEPPELIN To Play New York's Madison Square Garden?
According to NME.com, LED ZEPPELIN is rumored to be planning a three-night at New York's Madison Square Garden sometime in 2008. The Sun reports that the bandmembers were overheard discussing the prospect after their performance at the O2 Arena in London on Monday (December 10). A source quoted in t...December 12, 2007
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THE VISION BLEAK, NEGURA BUNGET, FARSOT: European Dates Announced
German gothic metal band THE VISION BLEAK will team up with NEGURA BUNGET and FARSOT for the following dates: Jan. 25 - Leipzig, Germany - Hellraiser Jan. 26 - CR Best, Netherlands - JC Todo Jan. 27 - Köln, Germany - Underground Jan. 28 - Frankfurt, Germany - Batschkapp Jan. 29 - Hamburg, Germany -...December 11, 2007
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COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN: Another New Song Posted Online
St. Petersburg, Florida-based death/black metallers COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN — whose current lineup includes DEICIDE drummer Steve Asheim — have posted another new song, entitled "Seeking the Prophets", on their MySpace page. The track is expected to be included on the band's forthcoming album, "An Exa...December 10, 2007
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